Objective: We have previously found that mbr is a regulatory element of the bcl2 gene. The objective of this study is to isolate and identify the proteins binding to the 37 mbr in the 3 ' -end of the mbr. Methods: ...Objective: We have previously found that mbr is a regulatory element of the bcl2 gene. The objective of this study is to isolate and identify the proteins binding to the 37 mbr in the 3 ' -end of the mbr. Methods: Streptavidin magnetic particles were ligated to concatameric oligonucleotides of 37 mbr and incubated with the nuclear extracts of Jurkat cells. The DNA-binding proteins were eluted and then resolved by SDS-PAGE. After silver staining, the protein bands were excised and subjected to MALDI-TOF MS. Results: Several protein bands were detected after the isolation with magnetic particles, and Splicing factor, proline- and glutamine-rich(SFPQ), Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase I(PARP), and promyelocytic leukemia protein(PML) were identified by MALDI-TOF MS. Conclusion: Several proteins were isolated and identified from the 37 mbr-protein complex. Results of this study establish a foundation for further study of the mechanisms by which mbr executes its regulatory function.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism of Dan Ze mixture(丹泽合剂,DZM)in the treatment of lipotoxic cardiomyopathy.METHODS:Ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was employed to characterize ...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism of Dan Ze mixture(丹泽合剂,DZM)in the treatment of lipotoxic cardiomyopathy.METHODS:Ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was employed to characterize the serum migration constituents of DZM.A lipotoxic cardiomyopathy rat model was established through high-fat diet and intervened by different doses of DZM.The cardiac function was assessed using echocardiography,and hematoxylin and eosin,oil red O,and Masson staining were conducted to evaluate morphological changes,lipid accumulation,and fibrosis in myocardial tissue.Serum myocardial enzyme activity,lipid levels,and lipid content of myocardial tissue were measured,while fluorescent staining and colorimetry were used to assess oxidation levels in myocardial tissue.Mitochondrial membrane potential was detected by 5,5',6,6'-Tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethyl-imidacarbocyanineiodide(JC-1).Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe ultrastructure and mitochondrial structure changes in myocardial tissue.Fluorescence double staining and colocalization were utilized to observe the binding of autophagosomes and mitochondria,while immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of mitophagy-related proteins.Terminal deoxynucleoitidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling staining was employed for the identification of apoptosis in myocardial tissue,while quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR)and Western blot were utilized for the detection of apoptosis,B-cell lymphoma-2 adenovirus E1B 19 k Da-interacting protein 3(BNIP3)/mitophagy signaling pathway-related genes and proteins.In palmitic acid-induced Rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes(H9c2)cells,various cellular parameters including cell viability,lactate dehydrogenase release,apoptosis rate,oxidative stress level,mitochondrial structure and function,and mitophagy level were assessed after the treatment of DZM drug-containing serum for a duration of 24 h.The cellular expressions of BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway relevant genes and proteins were further evaluated using q RT-PCR and Western blot techniques.RESULTS:A total of 295 prototypes(e.g.,phenolic acids,quinones,terpenoids)were identified in serum of rats after oral administration of DZM.In vivo,DZM therapy has been shown to effectively enhance cardiac function,mitigate high-fat diet-induced myocardial structural damage and lipid accumulation.Furthermore,DZM has demonstrated the ability to reduce lipid levels,attenuate cell apoptosis,combat oxidative stress,enhance mitochondrial structure and function,and activate the BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway.Furthermore,the silencing of BNIP3 has been shown to exacerbate palmitic acid-induced damages in H9c2 cells,while inhibiting the BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway can mitigate the inhibitory effects of DZM on palmitic acidinduced apoptosis,lipid deposition and oxidative stress.CONCLUSION:This study presents preliminary evidence for the therapeutic efficacy of DZM on lipotoxic cardiomyopathy through the activating BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway.展开更多
Objectives:Although many studies have suggested the anticancer properties of Galium verum,there is still no accurate information regarding its side effects on normal cells.Accordingly,this study aimed to investigate t...Objectives:Although many studies have suggested the anticancer properties of Galium verum,there is still no accurate information regarding its side effects on normal cells.Accordingly,this study aimed to investigate the dual effects of the whole Galium verummethanolic extract on the normal human fibroblast cell line(AGO)cell line at different concentrations.Methods:The cell line was randomly divided into a control group and groups exposed to concentrations of 12.5 to 400μg/mL.Extraction was performed by the maceration method.In addition,the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide(MTT)method was applied to measure cytotoxicity and flow cytometry.Further,BCL2 associated X(BAX)andB-cell lymphoma 2(BCL2)genes were expressed by the real-time polymerase chain reaction to evaluate apoptosis and reactive oxygen species(ROS).Finally,data were compared between groups using a one-way analysis of variance.Results:A significant reduction was observed in the cell viability of 90%at a concentration of 400μg/mL compared to the control.In comparison,a significant increase was reported in cell viability at concentrations of 25-200μg/mL(P<0.0001).Furthermore,there was a significant 2.87-time increase in apoptosis compared to the control group(P<0.0001),but no significant differences were reported in cellular phases.ROS increased significantly by 5.7 times(P<0.05),and a significant 80-fold increase was found in the BAX/BCL2gene ratio(P<0.05).Conclusion:The whole methanolic extract could lower the viability of human fibroblasts at 400μg/mL and more by increasing apoptosis,thereby increasing BAX/BCL2gene expression and ROS production.However,the extract exerted an increased effect on cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner on AGO and increased cell growth at concentrations less than 400μg/mL,highlighting different effects of the whole extract on the AGO cell line.展开更多
Objective To study the expression of a novel inhibitor of apptosis and survivin in cervical carcinoma and its relationship to the expression of Bcl-2.Methods Using SP immunohistochemical technique, we examined the exp...Objective To study the expression of a novel inhibitor of apptosis and survivin in cervical carcinoma and its relationship to the expression of Bcl-2.Methods Using SP immunohistochemical technique, we examined the expression of survivin and Bcl 2 in 59 cervical invasive squamous cell carcinomas.Results Survivin was expressed in 41 of 59 cases(69.5%) of cervical carcinomas. In contrast, no expression of survivin in normal cervical tissues was observed. Overexpression of survivin was related to the tumor grade and clinical stage. Survivin positive cases were strongly associated with Bcl 2 expression(80% versus 35.7%; P <0.005).Conclusion Apoptosis inhibition by survivin abnormal expression, alone or in cooperation with Bcl 2, may participate in the onset and progression of cervical carcinoma. Survivin is a new diagnostic/therapeutic target in cervical cancer.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30500585)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK2008450)
文摘Objective: We have previously found that mbr is a regulatory element of the bcl2 gene. The objective of this study is to isolate and identify the proteins binding to the 37 mbr in the 3 ' -end of the mbr. Methods: Streptavidin magnetic particles were ligated to concatameric oligonucleotides of 37 mbr and incubated with the nuclear extracts of Jurkat cells. The DNA-binding proteins were eluted and then resolved by SDS-PAGE. After silver staining, the protein bands were excised and subjected to MALDI-TOF MS. Results: Several protein bands were detected after the isolation with magnetic particles, and Splicing factor, proline- and glutamine-rich(SFPQ), Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase I(PARP), and promyelocytic leukemia protein(PML) were identified by MALDI-TOF MS. Conclusion: Several proteins were isolated and identified from the 37 mbr-protein complex. Results of this study establish a foundation for further study of the mechanisms by which mbr executes its regulatory function.
基金Scientific Research Project of Hebei Province Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine:to Explore the Protective Effect and Mechanism of Zexie Decoction on Lipotoxic Cardiomyopathy based on the p-mitogen-activated protein kinases/Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγcoactivator 1-alpha(p MAPK/PGC-1α)Signaling Pathway(No.2022096)Medical Science Research Project of Hebei Province:the Effect of 23-acetyl Alismol-B on Mitochondrial Function in Palmitic Acid-induced H9c2 Cells Was Investigated based on the Ca2+-Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate(c AMP)-Response Element Binding Protein/c AMP Response Element(CREB/CRE)-PGC-1αSignaling Pathway(No.20221490)+1 种基金Hebei province natural science fund project:Study on the Mechanism of Danshen Zexie Decoction in Activating Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-related Factor 2 Signaling Pathway to Trigger 0mi/Htr A2,Restoring Autophagic Flux and Enhancing Metabolism-Related Fatty Liver Disease(No.H2023423064)Hebei graduate student innovation ability funding training project:to Investigate the Protective Effects and Underlying Mechanisms of Zexie Decoction on Lipotoxic Cardiomyopathy,with A Focus on the PGC-1a Signaling Pathway(No.CXZZBS2022096)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism of Dan Ze mixture(丹泽合剂,DZM)in the treatment of lipotoxic cardiomyopathy.METHODS:Ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was employed to characterize the serum migration constituents of DZM.A lipotoxic cardiomyopathy rat model was established through high-fat diet and intervened by different doses of DZM.The cardiac function was assessed using echocardiography,and hematoxylin and eosin,oil red O,and Masson staining were conducted to evaluate morphological changes,lipid accumulation,and fibrosis in myocardial tissue.Serum myocardial enzyme activity,lipid levels,and lipid content of myocardial tissue were measured,while fluorescent staining and colorimetry were used to assess oxidation levels in myocardial tissue.Mitochondrial membrane potential was detected by 5,5',6,6'-Tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethyl-imidacarbocyanineiodide(JC-1).Transmission electron microscopy was employed to observe ultrastructure and mitochondrial structure changes in myocardial tissue.Fluorescence double staining and colocalization were utilized to observe the binding of autophagosomes and mitochondria,while immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of mitophagy-related proteins.Terminal deoxynucleoitidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling staining was employed for the identification of apoptosis in myocardial tissue,while quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR)and Western blot were utilized for the detection of apoptosis,B-cell lymphoma-2 adenovirus E1B 19 k Da-interacting protein 3(BNIP3)/mitophagy signaling pathway-related genes and proteins.In palmitic acid-induced Rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes(H9c2)cells,various cellular parameters including cell viability,lactate dehydrogenase release,apoptosis rate,oxidative stress level,mitochondrial structure and function,and mitophagy level were assessed after the treatment of DZM drug-containing serum for a duration of 24 h.The cellular expressions of BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway relevant genes and proteins were further evaluated using q RT-PCR and Western blot techniques.RESULTS:A total of 295 prototypes(e.g.,phenolic acids,quinones,terpenoids)were identified in serum of rats after oral administration of DZM.In vivo,DZM therapy has been shown to effectively enhance cardiac function,mitigate high-fat diet-induced myocardial structural damage and lipid accumulation.Furthermore,DZM has demonstrated the ability to reduce lipid levels,attenuate cell apoptosis,combat oxidative stress,enhance mitochondrial structure and function,and activate the BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway.Furthermore,the silencing of BNIP3 has been shown to exacerbate palmitic acid-induced damages in H9c2 cells,while inhibiting the BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway can mitigate the inhibitory effects of DZM on palmitic acidinduced apoptosis,lipid deposition and oxidative stress.CONCLUSION:This study presents preliminary evidence for the therapeutic efficacy of DZM on lipotoxic cardiomyopathy through the activating BNIP3/mitophagy signaling pathway.
文摘Objectives:Although many studies have suggested the anticancer properties of Galium verum,there is still no accurate information regarding its side effects on normal cells.Accordingly,this study aimed to investigate the dual effects of the whole Galium verummethanolic extract on the normal human fibroblast cell line(AGO)cell line at different concentrations.Methods:The cell line was randomly divided into a control group and groups exposed to concentrations of 12.5 to 400μg/mL.Extraction was performed by the maceration method.In addition,the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide(MTT)method was applied to measure cytotoxicity and flow cytometry.Further,BCL2 associated X(BAX)andB-cell lymphoma 2(BCL2)genes were expressed by the real-time polymerase chain reaction to evaluate apoptosis and reactive oxygen species(ROS).Finally,data were compared between groups using a one-way analysis of variance.Results:A significant reduction was observed in the cell viability of 90%at a concentration of 400μg/mL compared to the control.In comparison,a significant increase was reported in cell viability at concentrations of 25-200μg/mL(P<0.0001).Furthermore,there was a significant 2.87-time increase in apoptosis compared to the control group(P<0.0001),but no significant differences were reported in cellular phases.ROS increased significantly by 5.7 times(P<0.05),and a significant 80-fold increase was found in the BAX/BCL2gene ratio(P<0.05).Conclusion:The whole methanolic extract could lower the viability of human fibroblasts at 400μg/mL and more by increasing apoptosis,thereby increasing BAX/BCL2gene expression and ROS production.However,the extract exerted an increased effect on cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner on AGO and increased cell growth at concentrations less than 400μg/mL,highlighting different effects of the whole extract on the AGO cell line.
文摘Objective To study the expression of a novel inhibitor of apptosis and survivin in cervical carcinoma and its relationship to the expression of Bcl-2.Methods Using SP immunohistochemical technique, we examined the expression of survivin and Bcl 2 in 59 cervical invasive squamous cell carcinomas.Results Survivin was expressed in 41 of 59 cases(69.5%) of cervical carcinomas. In contrast, no expression of survivin in normal cervical tissues was observed. Overexpression of survivin was related to the tumor grade and clinical stage. Survivin positive cases were strongly associated with Bcl 2 expression(80% versus 35.7%; P <0.005).Conclusion Apoptosis inhibition by survivin abnormal expression, alone or in cooperation with Bcl 2, may participate in the onset and progression of cervical carcinoma. Survivin is a new diagnostic/therapeutic target in cervical cancer.